Koryosa Choryo II: Essentials of Koryo History

The Kory sa ch ryo (Essentials of Kory History) is one of the most important historical records of the Kory kingdom (918-1392). Presented in 1452 and compiled under the leadership of Kim Chongs and 28 men, it appeared one year after the publication of the Kory sa (History of Kory ). Compressed to 35 books, this is an abridged version of the Kory sa. The Kory sa ch ryo offers a chronological presentation of the events of the Kory kingdom. As each year unfolds the Kory sa ch ryo captures the spirit and feeling of Kory , recording the triumphs and trials of the dynasty. This history describes the actions of the kings, the life of the court and its aristocrats, abbreviated biographies of noteworthy individuals, changes to Kory s social and political institutions, foreign contacts, as well as such natural events as floods, famines, and earthquakes. This volume covers the years from 1147 to 1259.